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Our club members are active in the Amateur Radio Emergency Service, a North-America-wide organization devoted to disaster relief support.

Members train to work with municipal & regional officials & front-line emergency service providers. They ready themselves to provide backup support and communication systems in the event of a major disaster.

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Foxhunting

No, we don’t hunt foxes!

Foxhunting is a popular game in which the players use wits and radio equipment to find a transmitter (the "fox") hidden somewhere in York Region.

Come and join one of our games! We'll help you learn what to do, and even lend you equipment to do it.

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Club Projects

Each year our club undertakes a number of radio-related kit-building projects. They are usually small kits which can be completed in one or two evenings.

The projects are usually designed to teach a little about radio, and produce a useful device or equipment part when completed.

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Field Day

In June of each year, radio clubs across North America participate in Field Day, a competition demonstrating our abilities to quickly set up radio stations outdoors and communicate non-stop across the continent for 24 hours.

Our club usually scores very well, and we welcome visitors to observe or participate at this interesting event.

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Community Service

YRARC offers free help to major community events throughout York Region.

Our members volunteer their time to give communications support, act as traffic and safety marshalls, and assist with the planning and ground organization of community parades & major charity events in York Region.

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Our Hamfest

In October of each year, our club sponsors one of the largest hamfests in Canada. (A "hamfest" is a flea market for radio, electronics, and computer equipment.)

Our hamfest also features interesting presentations, license exams, prizes, and a big social area. Visitors are welcome.

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Training Courses

The amateur radio hobby includes many technologies and skills, from basic radio systems through satellite and internet communications and into emerging technologies.

Our club periodically offers training for basic licensing, as well as more advanced courses covering other aspects of the hobby. We welcome newcomers, and old hams looking to upgrade.

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Activities

Club Projects & Kit-Building

Throughout the club year, project nights are offered to club members. Typically, small devices or antennas are built from proven designs.

The projects are led by an experienced member / mentor who provides drawings, instructions, and parts.

There is a small charge to defray the cost of parts, but since the club subsidizes the cost the charges are modest.

The mentor leads participants through construction of the project, usually completed in an evening or two.

The projects are great opportunities for learning, and usually fun social occasions as well.

These project nights are offered only to club members, so why not join us and come out to a project night for some fun, and learn about electronics and radios while you're doing it?!

club keyer project

Many of our members also build devices on their own of course, including kits such as the excellent products from Elecraft Ltd. as well as self-designed devices.

The experience of these members can be invaluable in completing your own projects and comparing them to others'.

For more information, come out to one of our meetings or contact us via our Contact Us page.